Director of Compliance, Gastro Health, FL, US

Gastro Health is seeking a Full-Time Director of Compliance to join our team!

Gastro Health is a great place to work and advance in your career. You'll find a collaborative team of coworkers and providers, as well as consistent hours.

The Director of Compliance will be responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of Gastro Health’s Corporate Compliance and Privacy Programs. This role will support the Chief Compliance & General Counsel in implementing and maintaining a robust compliance framework that ensures adherence to applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and internal policies. The Director will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and staff on compliance, privacy, and ethics matters, helping to foster a strong culture of compliance across the organization..

This role offers:

• A great work/life balance
• No weekends or evenings – Monday thru Friday
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Rapidity growing team with opportunities for advancement
• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package

Duties you will be responsible for:

• Manage the daily operations of the Compliance and Privacy Programs, including monitoring activities, training, auditing, and investigations.

• Oversee the administration of compliance policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure effectiveness and alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Lead internal compliance monitoring and auditing activities to identify risks, trends, and areas for improvement.
• Overseeing HIPAA compliance, patient privacy incident investigations, breach response, and privacy-related training.
• Conduct and oversee investigations into compliance and privacy concerns, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver compliance education and training programs for physicians, staff, and leadership.
• Monitor changes in healthcare laws and regulations and assess their impact on company policies and practices.
• Support regulatory reporting obligations, including state and federal privacy breach notifications.
• Partner with operations, HR, IT, revenue cycle, clinical leadership, and other stakeholders to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
• Collaborate with outside counsel, consultants, and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Prepare compliance reports and updates for the Compliance Committee and senior leadership.
• Promote an ethical culture consistent with Gastro Health’s mission and values

Knowledge & Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Comprehensively review and accurately interpret the terms of contracts, regulations and to ensure the terms and specific language comply with company guidelines and policies
• Requires exercising good judgment in drafting and negotiating appropriate contractual terms to ensure mitigation of risk (financial and regulatory) to the Company and escalating to the GC/CCO when appropriate
• Strong analytical and writing skills
• Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., JD, CHC, CHPC, CHC-F) preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant compliance and/or privacy experience in a healthcare organization, law firm, or consulting firm.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare compliance requirements, including fraud and abuse laws, HIPAA, Stark Law, and anti-kickback statute.
• Experience designing, implementing, and managing compliance and privacy programs.
• Proven ability to investigate and resolve compliance concerns in a fair, thorough, and timely manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to educate, influence, and build consensus across stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees:

• 401(k) retirement plans with employer Safe Harbor Non-Elective Contributions of 3%
• Discretionary profit-sharing contributions of up to 4%
• Health insurance
• Employer contributions to HSAs and HRAs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Legal insurance
• Paid time off
• Discounts at local fitness clubs
• Discounts at AT&T

Additionally, Gastro Health participates in a program called Tickets at Work that provides discounts on concerts, travel, movies, and more.

Gastro Health is the one of the largest gastroenterology multi-specialty groups in the United States, with over 130+ locations throughout the country. Our team is composed of the finest gastroenterologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, and allied health professionals. We are always looking for individuals that share our mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees.

Gastro Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender

identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We thank you for your interest in joining our growing Gastro Health team!